Laboratory Flexible Funding Model (LFFM)
About This Grant
This cooperative agreement is intended to enhance the capacity and capabilities of state human and animal food testing laboratories in support of an integrated food safety system (IFSS). This is achieved through prioritized sample testing and food defense preparedness in the areas of microbiology, chemistry, and radiochemistry, as well as method development and capacity/capability development projects that support and expand food safety and food defense testing.
Grant Summary
Laboratory Flexible Funding Model (LFFM) is a Food and Drug Administration grant providing up to $1.5M for university, tribal government, municipality. Applications are due 2028-01-11 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Eligibility
- Applicant organizations applying for product testing tracks must be accredited to ISO 17025 in at least one human or animal food testing method applicable to the discipline for which they are applying.Applicant organizations applying for tracks other than product testing must be accredited to ISO 17025 or have a quality system that ensures quality assurance and quality control of laboratory testing including but not limited to: validated methods, document control, training programs, and analyst competency requirements.Applicant organizations applying to any track other than Whole Genome Sequencing must have a valid 20.88 agreement with FDA prior to the time of application.
How to Apply
Up to $1.5M
2028-01-11
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Laboratory Flexible Funding Model (LFFM) from Food and Drug Administration, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Food and Drug Administration before the deadline.
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Laboratory Flexible Funding Model (LFFM): Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Laboratory Flexible Funding Model (LFFM)?
Laboratory Flexible Funding Model (LFFM) is offered by Food and Drug Administration. The listing names these applicant types: university, tribal government, municipality. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. The funder's eligibility section is the authority, so confirm your organization type, location, and the population or project served against it before applying.
How much funding does the Laboratory Flexible Funding Model (LFFM) provide?
Laboratory Flexible Funding Model (LFFM) provides up to $1.5M per award from Food and Drug Administration. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Laboratory Flexible Funding Model (LFFM) deadline?
Applications for Laboratory Flexible Funding Model (LFFM) are due 2028-01-11 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Food and Drug Administration, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the Laboratory Flexible Funding Model (LFFM)?
To apply for Laboratory Flexible Funding Model (LFFM), confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Food and Drug Administration.
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